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Lodgewick ADU Sacramento builds accessory dwelling units, garage conversions, and home additions in North Highlands, CA. This corner of Sacramento County is different from the newer subdivisions around it: the housing stock dates mostly from the 1940s through the 1970s, the lots run deep, and the summers regularly push past 100°F. That combination shapes every ADU we plan here, from insulation choices to where we place the foundation. If you’re exploring what an ADU (a second, smaller home on your existing lot) would cost, call (279) 256-1973 for a written estimate.
Why North Highlands Homes Are Different
Most North Highlands homes are single-story ranch or minimal traditional builds on lots between 0.15 and 0.25 acres. Wood frame construction, stucco or wood siding, and attached garages are the norm. A lot of those garages never housed a car comfortably; they’re tighter than modern code wants, and many were built as workshops or storage. That’s actually useful for an ADU project, because the framing is often in better shape than the rest of the house. Russ Delmar and our crews see this pattern constantly: a solid garage shell, a flat rear yard, and a homeowner who needs a real second living space rather than a carport that collects boxes.
Many older neighborhoods near Watt Avenue and I-80 still have original detached garages or shop buildings with separate driveways. That’s a genuine advantage in North Highlands. A detached garage with its own access is usually the fastest path to a permitted ADU (accessory dwelling unit), because the setbacks, utilities, and driveway already exist. Deep lots also make backyard ADUs practical here in a way they aren’t in tighter infill neighborhoods.
Climate matters too. North Highlands summers routinely exceed 100°F, so we plan ADUs with real insulation, low-e windows, and correctly sized cooling. Winter fog and occasional heavy rain mean drainage and moisture barriers get the same attention as the roof. A North Highlands ADU has to handle both extremes, and that’s baked into how we scope the work from the first walkthrough.
Sacramento County’s ADU ordinances have shifted over the last several years, and North Highlands sits inside that jurisdiction. We keep current on what the county requires for setbacks, height limits, and utility connections so your project doesn’t stall at plan check.
Our Main North Highlands Services
North Highlands homeowners call us most often about three things: adding square footage to an existing home, converting a garage into livable space, and building a detached ADU in the backyard. Each has its own page with local pricing and details.
Home Addition Contractor in North Highlands
A home addition in North Highlands usually means extending a single-story ranch outward or converting underused space into a primary suite or family room. The older framing on these homes is often solid, which helps, but the county requires upgrades to foundation anchoring and shear walls when we tie new square footage into an existing 1950s structure. We handle the plans, permits, and the build under one written price. Russ Delmar walks every addition site before we commit to a number. Read more about our Home Addition Contractor in North Highlands page.
Garage Conversion Contractor in North Highlands
Garage conversions are one of the most cost-effective ADU paths in North Highlands because so many homes already have attached or detached garages with separate driveway access. We convert the shell into a permitted dwelling unit with proper insulation, drywall, electrical, plumbing, and a bathroom where the layout allows. The biggest variable is the condition of the slab. Many 1960s slabs here have thin pours and no vapor barrier, which means we may need to cut and repour sections before framing goes up. See details on our Garage Conversion Contractor in North Highlands page.
ADU Builders in North Highlands
Detached backyard ADUs work especially well in North Highlands because the lots run deep and the county’s current ordinances allow them on most residential parcels. We build stick-framed units and also install prefab ADUs from manufacturers we know well, matched to your lot and budget. A prefab ADU (a factory-built accessory dwelling unit delivered to your site) can shorten the build window considerably when your yard access allows delivery. We’ll tell you honestly whether a prefab or site-built unit makes more sense for your specific lot. Start with our ADU Builders in North Highlands page.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in North Highlands
We work regularly with James Hardie siding, Abodu and Cover prefab ADU units, and Dvele high-performance homes. Our crews know these systems well enough to plan around their specifics from day one, which avoids the parts delays and rework that happen when a builder is learning a brand on your dime. Learn more on our brands page.
Pricing for ADU Company in North Highlands, CA
These are the ranges we typically see for ADU-related work in North Highlands. Every project is different, so these are planning numbers, not a quote.
| Service | Typical range in North Highlands |
|---|---|
| Detached ADU (site-built) | $180,000 – $320,000 |
| Prefab ADU (installed) | $140,000 – $250,000 |
| Garage conversion (attached) | $90,000 – $160,000 |
| Garage conversion (detached) | $110,000 – $190,000 |
| Home addition (200 – 400 sq ft) | $85,000 – $160,000 |
| Home addition (400 – 800 sq ft) | $150,000 – $280,000 |
| Foundation / slab work (per project) | $8,000 – $25,000 |
| Utility connections (water, sewer, electric) | $10,000 – $30,000 |
Two things push price up in North Highlands: slab conditions on older detached garages and the need for heavy insulation and cooling on south-facing lots. The Kingswell Guarantee means your written price comes before any work begins, and that price does not change at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in North Highlands
We work throughout North Highlands, from the older blocks near Watt Avenue and I-80 to the neighborhoods along Roseville Road and the areas around McClellan. Most of our North Highlands estimates happen within a few days of your call, since our scheduling is coordinated from the Sacramento office with crews who work this side of the county every week.
- Watt Avenue corridor
- Roseville Road area
- McClellan Park
- North Highlands core (near Elkhorn and Walerga)
- Foothill Farms
Service Area – Cities Near North Highlands
We also take on ADU, garage conversion, and home addition projects in the communities around North Highlands. Our crews work regularly in Carmichael, CA, Sacramento, CA, Roseville, CA, and Mather, CA. If you’re just outside North Highlands, call us and we’ll tell you straight whether we can get to your project.
Serving North Highlands, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the North Highlands area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About ADU Company in North Highlands
Most North Highlands projects move from signed contract to permit submission within three to six weeks. County plan check times vary, but we flag everything upfront so your file doesn’t bounce. Call (279) 256-1973 and we’ll give you a realistic start window for your specific lot.
Most North Highlands neighborhoods are not in active HOAs, but some newer pockets and planned communities do have covenants. We check that as part of the scoping process and tell you in writing what approvals, if any, your street requires before we price the job.
Yes. Every ADU, garage conversion, and home addition we build in North Highlands goes through Sacramento County permitting. Permits, inspections, and final sign-off are included in your written price, not added as a line item after you’ve signed.
Ready to get a real number for your North Highlands ADU, garage conversion, or home addition? Call Lodgewick ADU Sacramento at (279) 256-1973. You’ll talk to a live person, and your written estimate is free.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local adu pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What North Highlands Customers Say
"Added a bedroom and bath for our growing family. Honest from day one about what was possible and what it would cost. Showed up when they said and the work has held up great."
- Troy Benavidez"The ADU came out beautiful and the permitting, which terrified me, was handled start to finish. They kept me updated every week so I was never wondering what was happening."
- Shauna Mills"Garage conversion into a studio for our teenager. Honest about what was realistic and what wasn't, finished close to schedule, and cleaned up the site daily."
- Marcus Beaumont
